How to help autistic pupils take control of their own mental health Six simple strategies to support pupils with autism to manage their own mental health and thrive in any school setting
Why ‘outstanding’ schools should join a MAT (and how to find the right one) The incentives seem to encourage ‘outstanding’ schools to keep going it alone but there are very good reasons to join the right team
No more SENDCos. The role needs a new title and status ‘Coordinator’ simply doesn’t reflect the demands, responsibilities and importance of the role in today’s school system
Ensuring quality and sustainability in SEND Provision Additional funding for SEND places is very welcome – but we must ensure it is deployed as part of a transformation of our approach to inclusion
Tik Tok Maths: Can social media help children clock algebra? We need all the allies we can get to make maths cool to young people, but consuming videos has little to do with learning
We get reduced timetables wrong. Here’s how to get them right Interpretation of the DfE’s attendance guidance too often puts the school’s needs first and fails to deliver what anxious pupils really need
Why every MAT needs a stakeholder report What began as part of our communication strategy has grown to be fundamental to how we foster belonging and accountability to our communities
Would-be reformers must give ‘unregistered’ AP a fair hearing There is a real risk that in bringing ‘unregistered’ AP into the Ofsted fold we will lose some of its excellent practice for vulnerable children
Solutions. Five ways to increase attendance at primary school Solutions to the attendance crisis are a matter of supporting children and families through policies and practices